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The Irish Premier League Club was formed in Feb 2003 to enable travelling players from North & South of Ireland to take part in FISTF Team Events. Applications are also welcome from foreign players who want team action on their travels.
The Club is registered with Republic of Ireland. As per the FISTF regulations for Club Team Events, only a maximum of two foreign players can play in any given match. Founding members do not count as foreigners.
 
Current IPL Squad

John Moore, Nicky Moore, Kenny Beggs, Barry Spence, Andy Fitzpatrick, Mick O'Brien, Daniel Kaliszewski, Gary Moore, Fiona Moore, Connor Moore, Dave Elton, Ernie Bickerstaff, Adrian Pigott, John Kinsella, Elliot Fitzpatrick, Mario Frittelli.


Flanders Grand Prix 9th-10th Nov 2024

IPL went out at group stage in Mechelen, losing to Bormla (Malta) & Eugies (Belgium). They beat Dutch Legends 'B' in the Plate Barrage but lost to Wamme in the Semi-Final.

Full Results | IPL Team Results


Video of IPL in Flanders


IPL in Flanders: A.Fitzpatrick, D.Kaliszewski, G.Moore, K.Beggs,


AFAS Stadium, home of Mechelen Football Club


Dutch Legends B 2 Irish Premier League 1


Gary Moore Returns to IPL 30th Aug 2024

We are pleased to welcome Gary Moore back to the Irish Premier League after a few years with Belgian Club, Flanders. Gary was one of our founding members back in 2003 and we look forward to the experience and strength he will again bring to the team.


IPL's big summer signing - Gary Moore


Elliot Fitzpatrick Wins in Mons 10th Aug 2024

Congratulations to Elliot Fitzpatrick, who won the Under-12 event at the Mons Grand Prix in Belgium. Andy Fitzpatrick & Dave Elton also attended.


Elliot Fitzpatrick, Under-12 Winner in Mons


Elliot Loves Mons!


Mons Grand Prix Winners 2024


Dave Elton in Mons, pictured with Vincent Coppenolle


FISTF International Open, Derry 22nd/23rd Jun 2024

In a tough competition, there were mixed fortunes for IPL players on the pitch but it was another enjoyable weekend in Derry. Thanks to Martinog Bradley, Lawrence Watson, Oisin Mor and the rest of Derry City Table Football Club for organising.


IPL in Derry: K.Beggs, B.Spence, A.Fitzpatrick, D.Kaliszewski

The IPL Team lost 0-4 to Elstow, 0-3 to Issy and Wobbly, 0-2 to Yorkshire and drew 2-2 with Derry.

Team Placings:
1. Elstow Lions
2. Issy-les-Molynieux
3. Wobbly Hobby
4. Yorkshire Phoenix
5. Derry City
6. Irish Premier League

In the Individual Event, Mick O'Brien did well to qualify from his group before losing in the Last 16 to eventual Runner-up, Wolfgang Haas from Austria. The other IPL players didn't make it through their groups but there was some consolation with Kenny Beggs winning the Plate and Barry Spence finishing Runner-up in the Shield. Andy & Daniel were drawn against each other in the Plate, with Daniel progressing before losing to Kenny.


Derry Plate Winner, Kenny Beggs (right)


Barry Spence v Yorkshire's Martin Hodds in Team Event


Daniel (right) earned a creditable 0-0 draw with Yorkshire's Paul Lawrenson


Mick O'Brien v Wolfgang Haas in Last 16


Players at Irish International Open, Derry 2024


IPL Players in Tralee 20th Apr 2024

A reasonably successful day for IPL players in Tralee, with Kenny Beggs finishing Runner-up, John Moore joint 3rd, Andy and Daniel joint 5th and John Kinsella Shield Runner-up. Nicky Moore lost in the Plate and Eliott Fitzpatrick in the Shield.

Thanks to Dave Elton and Tralee & Munster Subbuteo Club for a great day at the Brandon Hotel.

Full Results


Tralee Open Final: Mark Farrell 2 Kenny Beggs 0


Tralee Shield Final: John Kinsella 0 William Magnier 1


Tralee Open: Mark Farrell v Daniel Kaliszewski


Players at Tralee Open 2024


Andy Fitzpatrick Interview 29th Mar 2024

Posted by Gerry Harrington on Haverhill Rovers Subbuteo Club Facebook


Success for IPL Players in Ballymena 23rd Mar 2024

IPL were out in force at Ballymena, providing 12 of the 20 competitors, with two of them picking up winners trophies - Kenny Beggs in the Main Event and Andy Fitzpatrick in the Plate. Also in the Main Event, Barry Spence reached the S/F, while John Moore, Daniel Kaliszewski & Adrian Pigott reached the Q/F. Other IPL players attending were Gerry Harrington, Dave Elton, Nicky Moore, John Kinsella, Tommy Fitzpatrick & Eliott Fitzpatrick.

Full Results


IPL provided 12 of the 20 players at the Ballymena Open


Kenny Beggs (right), Open Winner in Ballymena


Andy Fitzpatrick (right), Plate Winner in Ballymena


IPL in Mons 2nd/3rd Mar 2024

Some good performances in Mons (Belgium), with Adrian Pigott making his IPL debut.

Full Results


IPL at Mons 2024: D.Kaliszewski, A.Fitzpatrick, A.Pigott, J.Moore


IPL 3 Wamme 1


Pigott & Kinsella Sign for IPL 27th Jan 2024

Irish Premier League is pleased to welcome Adrian Pigott and John Kinsella (Silver Fox) to the club. Both are pictured below at the 2024 Donegal Open in January.


Adrian Pigott (left) and John Kinsella, aka Silver Fox (right)


Irish Circuit 2023 Trophy Presentation 27th Jan 2024

2023 Irish Circuit Champion, IPL's Kenny Beggs, was presented with the trophy by previous holder, Mark Farrell, at the opening circuit event of 2024 in Donegal.


2023 Irish Circuit Champion, Kenny Beggs, receives trophy in Donegal


Wobbly Hobby League 18th-19th Nov 2023

Irish Premier League were represented in the Wobbly Hobby League by Andy Fitzpatrick, Daniel Kaliszewski, Joe Harrington, Gerry Harrington and guest player, Gary Singer. They did well to finish 6th in Division 2 with 11 points, following an unfortunate set of circumstances. They lost Marco Barqueiro due to a broken finger before the event. Joe & Gerry could only play the first day, which left Andy & Daniel for Day 2. Thanks to Gareth Singer for stepping in to make a team of 3 for the remainder of the event. Despite all the misfortune, the team enjoyed the weekend, with plenty of games.

IPL Results | Full Results


Gareth Singer, Daniel Kaliszewski & Andy Fitzpatrick at Wobbly Hobby League


Joe Harrington & Gerry Harrington making up the rest of the squad


Ruby Matthews v Andy Fitzpatrick


Brian Spoors v Daniel Kaliszewski


Gareth Singer v Willie Fleming


Wobbly Hobby League - Division 1 Table


Wobbly Hobby League - Division 2 Table


Blast From the Past


Preston 2004: K.Beggs, G.Moore, D.Territt, J.Moore


Dumfries 2005: J.Moore, G.Moore, K.Beggs, N.Moore


2006 Manchester GP: Kenny Beggs 2 Delphine Dieudonne 1